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£10 discount for Dover Dunkerque Ferries in August!
Date: 30 July 2010 Source: Norfolk Line

There's still time to grab a great deal to cross the channel this summer with Norfolkline.

Domestic Greek services now online with Directferries.co.uk
Date: 30 July 2010 Source: Direct Ferries

You can now book the Blue Star Ferries Greek domestic ferry services online across the Direct Ferries network.

3 days left to get LD Lines discount!
Date: 29 July 2010 Source: LD Lines

LD Lines July discount ferry offer ends in 3 days so book now to get the best rates on the following crossings:

Amsterdam Mini Cruise for 2 from £89
Date: 28 July 2010 Source: DFDS Seaways

DFDS Seaways are offering their popular Amsterdam Mini Cruise from Newcastle for just £89 in selected dates in September meaning that 2 go for the price of 1!

Ferry to Holland by car for just £49 e/w!
Date: 27 July 2010 Source: Stena Line

Take the ferry from Harwich to the Hook of Holland from just £49 each way with the car this summer!

Portsmouth to Caen from £36 per person e/w!
Date: 27 July 2010 Source: Brittany Ferries

Travel from Portsmouth to Caen with Brittany Ferries from just £36 per person each way in July! This offer is based on 2 people travelling in a standard car for stays of up to 5 days.

Brittany Ferries Winter sailings on sale!
Date: 26 July 2010 Source: Direct Ferries

If you're thinking about planning a winter trip to France or Spain then you'll be pleased to know that Brittany Ferries have now opened their sailings to March 2011 so book early to guarentee getting the lowest fare!

Travelling this weekend? Allow for extra time
Date: 23 July 2010 Source: Direct Ferries

As we are now in peak ferry travel season with the start of the school holidays we'd like to remind you that the ports are expected to be very busy this weekend.

Balearia cancels Ciutadella (Menorca) routes
Date: 23 July 2010 Source: Direct Ferries

Spanish ferry giant Balearia has cancelled its Barcelona Ciutadella and Alcudia Ciutadella ferry crossings due to a technical issue until the end of September (provisionally).

How do you find the lowest Dover Dunkerque fares?
Date: 21 July 2010 Source: Norfolk Line

As we enter the busiest travel period of the year its sometimes difficult to find the best fares, so we thought we'd give you a quick guide.

SeaFrance Dover Calais from £25 e/w
Date: 21 July 2010 Source: Seafrance

Dover to Calais ferries with Seafrance are from just £25 e/w!

Air Strikes loom as BA cabin crew reject pay offer
Date: 21 July 2010 Source: www.travelweekly.co.uk

British Airways cabin crew have rejected an airline offer to settle their dispute by two to one, bringing a renewed threat of strikes.

Express crossings return on Fishguard - Rosslare
Date: 20 July 2010 Source: Direct Ferries

Stena Line has announced that the Stena Express Fastcraft has returned to their Fishguard Rosslare route.

BA strike ballot result due today
Date: 20 July 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

A long-running industrial dispute involving British Airways cabin crew will reach a critical point today when the result of a peace deal ballot is announced.

Dover Calais from £25 e/w every day - offer expires today!
Date: 20 July 2010 Source: Direct Ferries

SeaFrance £25 each way fare must be booked by 20th July, so book today to avoid dissapointment!

Dover Dunkerque sale ends today - book by Midnight!
Date: 19 July 2010 Source: Direct Ferries

The Norfolkline Dover Dunkerque one week celebration sale expires today!

Dover Boulogne in July for £27 e/w car & 9!
Date: 16 July 2010 Source: LD Lines

Travel on one of the 6 brand new sailings with LD Lines on their Dover Boulogne service and you can travel from just £27 each way with car and up to 9 passengers!

Valencia - Livorno launch fares
Date: 15 July 2010 Source: Grimaldi Lines

Grimaldi Lines is celebrating the launch of a new route between the Spanish port of Valencia and the Italian port of Livorno with some great fares to help reduce your holiday spend!

Newhaven Dieppe from £55 e/w Car & 2
Date: 14 July 2010 Source: Transmanche Ferries

Travel between Newhaven & Dieppe from just £55 each way with your car and an additional passenger when you spend no more than 5 days on the continent!

Dover Dunkerque Celebration Offer - expires 19th July!
Date: 13 July 2010 Source: Direct Ferries

To mark the momentous occasion of Norfolkline becoming part of DFDS there are some great offers for you to take advantage of!

Norfolkline Irish Sea Routes only £79/€95 e/w Car & 2!
Date: 13 July 2010 Source: Norfolkline Irish Sea

To celebrate their merger with DFDS, Norfolkline Irish Sea are marking the occasion with a special offer.

Norfolkline now part of DFDS
Date: 13 July 2010 Source: Direct Ferries

Norfolkline is now part of DFDS, one of the world's largest ferry companies. The new company is able to offer an unrivalled choice of routes coupled with a reputation for service and value.

Free Cabins between Barcelona & Civitavecchia in July!
Date: 12 July 2010 Source: Grimaldi Lines

If you are travelling between Spain and Italy in July then travel with Grimaldi Lines and the cabin is free!

35% discount on Ferries to Holland
Date: 07 July 2010 Source: DFDS Seaways

Take the Ferry to Holland from Newcastle to Amsterdam this Summer and get 35% off the usual fare!

Giant Ferry boosts Minoan Lines Adriatic services
Date: 07 July 2010 Source: Lloyds List

Minoan Lines has boosted its Adriatic service linking the Greek ports of Patras and Igoumenitsa with Ancona on the Italian side with the addition of a second giant ferry chartered from its parent Grimaldi Group.

24 hours on the continent from £19 return!
Date: 06 July 2010 Source: Direct Ferries

Planning an overnight trip to the continent before 15th July? If so then you can travel from just £19 return with Norfolkline! Just make your booking by 11th July (Sunday night).

Great Value Sunday Ferries to Cork!
Date: 05 July 2010 Source: Fastnet Line

Visit Ireland, England or Wales with Fastnet Line in July & August on the Swansea to Cork or Cork to Swansea route from just £89/€99 each way with car & driver!

£10 off SeaFrance Dover Calais tickets booked by 5th July!
Date: 02 July 2010 Source: Direct Ferries

The weather’s been great this week in the UK and it’s great on the continent too!

£10 off P&O Dover Calais tickets booked by 5th July!
Date: 02 July 2010 Source: Direct Ferries

P&O Ferries have reduced all of their Dover Calais car fares by £5 each way for bookings made before 10pm on Monday 5th July!

Ferry firms urged to boost foot passenger traffic
Date: 02 July 2010 Source: Lloyds List

The Irish minister for State at the Department of Transport has called for ferry companies operating into Ireland to provide more services for foot passengers.

Book now for up to 30% discount with Irish Ferries!
Date: 02 July 2010 Source: Irish Ferries

The summer is here and you could be making the most of it by bringing your car to Ireland with Irish Ferries.

Dover - Dunkerque midweek from £29 e/w!
Date: 01 July 2010 Source: Direct Ferries

Norfolk Line's midweek getaway fare has been so popular they've decided to extend it for travel until the end of this year!

Lastminute Scotland Belgium Ferries for £50!
Date: 01 July 2010 Source: Direct Ferries

If you fancy popping over to the continent in the car with a friend or partner via Belgium at short notice then take advantage of a very late availability offer from Norfolkline on their Rosyth - Zeebrugge route!

Dover Calais from £25 e/w every day this summer!
Date: 01 July 2010 Source: Direct Ferries

SeaFrance have have introduced a great low fare on their quieter crossings, meaning you can take a ferry to France for less without the hustle and bustle of a busy ship!

New 7 day reduced fares with Brittany Ferries!
Date: 01 July 2010 Source: Brittany Ferries

Enjoy up to 7 days in France this July with Brittany Ferries new reduced 7 day fares!

Comarit Ferries from France/Spain to Morocco
Date: 01 July 2010 Source: DirectFerries

You can now book Comarit Ferries between France/Spain and Morocco on the DirectFerries network!

50% off Ferries to Greece!
Date: 01 July 2010 Source: Superfast Ferries

Superfast Ferries are offering 50% discount on all ferry tickets between Ancona and Greece (ports of Patras and Igoumenitsa) for travel up to 30th September 2010!

Free Caravans with DFDS Seaways!
Date: 01 July 2010 Source: DFDS Seaways

If you like to take the caravan on holiday then you'll be pleased to know that with DFDS Seaways the caravan goes free!

Comanav Ferries from France, Spain & Italy to Morocco
Date: 01 July 2010 Source: DirectFerries

You can now book Comanav Ferries between France/Spain/Italy and Morocco on the DirectFerries network!

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